We will be holding a joint Deep Dive Session for our presenting companies for you to ask questions and  and hear insights from fellow investors. You’ll join a single Zoom call with the option to move between breakout rooms, spending 15–20 minutes with your top companies during the hour-long session.

Why You Should Attend:

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with promising investment opportunities in a focused and interactive setting.

This Deep Dive Session is designed to go beyond the standard pitch. You'll participate in joint breakout sessions, where you can:

• Engage directly with founders in small group discussions
• Ask direct questions to the founding teams of companies across various sectors.
• Hear firsthand what other investors are thinking and evaluating.
• Spend 15–20 minutes in focused discussions with your top companies of interest, gaining deeper insights into their business models, traction, and funding needs.
• Opportunity for foundational due diligence in a collaborative setting
   

All presenting companies will be available during the session. Feel free to move between breakout rooms and explore as many companies as you’d like.

Whether you're conducting due diligence, scouting for your next investment, or want to engage more meaningfully with founders, this session is tailored to help you make informed choices. We look forward to your active participation and valuable interactions.

Event Registration:  This event is by-invitation only. If you wish to attend please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com to receive the login details.

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 24th 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mountain Time 

For any related questions, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

Online Meeting Best Practices:
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We will be holding a joint Deep Dive Session for our presenting companies for you to ask questions and  and hear insights from fellow investors. You’ll join a single Zoom call with the option to move between breakout rooms, spending 15–20 minutes with your top companies during the hour-long session.

Why You Should Attend:

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with promising investment opportunities in a focused and interactive setting.

This Deep Dive Session is designed to go beyond the standard pitch. You'll participate in joint breakout sessions, where you can:

• Engage directly with founders in small group discussions
• Ask direct questions to the founding teams of companies across various sectors.
• Hear firsthand what other investors are thinking and evaluating.
• Spend 15–20 minutes in focused discussions with your top companies of interest, gaining deeper insights into their business models, traction, and funding needs.
• Opportunity for foundational due diligence in a collaborative setting
   

All presenting companies will be available during the session. Feel free to move between breakout rooms and explore as many companies as you’d like.

Whether you're conducting due diligence, scouting for your next investment, or want to engage more meaningfully with founders, this session is tailored to help you make informed choices. We look forward to your active participation and valuable interactions.

Event Registration:  This event is by-invitation only. If you wish to attend please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com to receive the login details.

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, 10th November 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mountain Time

For any related questions, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

Online Meeting Best Practices:
Online Meeting Best Practices Guide
Click Here for a PDF Download

RSVP:
Member or invited guest? Log In to RSVP for events. 
New to Keiretsu? Register first, then you can RSVP for events.
Forgot your password? Click Here to reset your password with your email address.
Questions? Please call 206-529-3687

 EcoVG Mental Health Monday: The Accidental Bait and Switch - The Real ROI of Sweat Equity

 Nobody sets out to screw over their cofounder. Or their brother-in-law. Or the best friend who "helped out" for two years while the business got off the ground. And yet — that's exactly how it lands when the payout finally comes due and everyone discovers they were never playing the same game.Sweat equity is one of the most common deals in business, and one of the most dangerous — because most of the time, the deal is never actually made. It's assumed. One person thinks they're investing in future ownership. The other thinks they're receiving loyalty, generosity, or friendship. Nobody articulates the expectation and both assume you're on the same page -- but unwittingly, you're not, and by the time the business is worth arguing over, you're not negotiating a contract anymore — you're triaging a relationship.

In this live,1-hour class, therapist-turned-family-enterprise-consultant Savannah Berry Suttle breaks down the three systems of compensation that run underneath every "we're building this together" arrangement — Sweat Equity, Relationship Capital, and Financial Capital — and shows you how misaligned expectations between them quietly plant relational landmines in your own path.

You'll learn:

• Why sweat equity gets conflated with loyalty, generosity, and friendship — and how that conflation becomes an accidental bait and switch
• The economics of trust: how to identify which currency each party actually expects to be paid in (money, equity, ownership percentage, authority, security, reciprocity, goodwill, gratitude — they are not interchangeable
• The tell-tale signs that two parties are operating from different compensation systems ("Is this a labor of love, or just labor?")
• How to have the awkward, deal-clarifying conversation before the work starts — and how to repair when it's already gone sideways.
• How to structure sweat equity so it protects your investment of time, energy, relationships, network, and sanity

Who this is for: Founders and cofounders. Startup contributors working for "future upside." Family business members and family office principals. Rising gen who've been "helping out" for years. Friends going into business together. Anyone who's ever traded free labor for a promise — or accepted free labor and made one.

Sweat equity can be awesome — if you do it right. Come learn how.

 
Event Registration: Please click the Zoom Registration Link below to complete the registration form to attend: https://ecovg.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317902733743/WN_A5n1jorPQUaaIKBWfNM34g

 
Event Date/Time:
Monday, 12th October, 2026
11:00 AM PT/ 12:00 PM MT - 12:00 PM PT / 1:00 PM MT

Meeting Agenda:
11:00 – Welcome & Introduction
11:15 – The Accidental Bait and Switch: The Real ROI of Sweat Equity
11:50– FAQ's & Live Q/A: Get Your Questions Answered
12:00 – Closing Remarks

Event Contact:  If you need any further assistance, please reach us at events@ecovg.com or reach out to Simran Talreja at simran.talreja@ecovg.com and Nikita Singh at nikita@ecovg.com or call Lenin Fernandes at 2067373123.

Subscription Contact:
If you'd like to join the EcoVg Ecosystem, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to registered members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

Powered by Ecosystem Venture Group 

Ecosystem Venture Group provides a forum for connection, feedback, and investment opportunities. Participation is voluntary. By participating, you agree that your contact information may be shared with attending investors. Event registrants may be added to our mailing list.

Life Science Virtual PitchForce
Thursday, December 03  | 3 - 5PM PDT

About The Event
PitchForce is a high-energy, competition-style platform designed for early-stage startups actively raising capital. Each week, selected founders pitch live to a panel of seasoned investors, receive candid feedback, and build meaningful investor connections that extend beyond the event.

During the session, 6 seed-stage startups will each deliver a 4-minute pitch presentation, followed by a live Q&A with the investor panel and direct, non-rebuttal feedback. Investor judges score each company on a scale of 1–5 (5 being the highest), with top-performing startups recognized at the conclusion of the event.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, PitchForce offers a front-row seat to innovation, fundraising conversations, and real-time investor insights - completely free to attend and watch.

Date & Time
Thursday, Dec 03 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
 

 Registration

• Investors / Attendees & Subscribers – Please select your ticket above to register.
  • Please Note: The Investor/Attendee ticket is not a pitching ticket.
• Non-Subscribers interested in pitching – Please Sign Up to learn more and register to pitch.

Location
Virtual Event | Zoom Webinar
This PitchForce event will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar. Registered attendees will receive access details and the Zoom link upon registration.
 

Want To Pitch?
Interested in presenting your company at PitchForce? Founders looking to pitch can participate through a PitchForce Subscription, designed to provide access to pitching opportunities, investor exposure, valuable feedback, and meaningful fundraising connections.

For companies or founders interested in pitching, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com.

Questions regarding pitching?
Please contact Kelly McDaniel, PitchForce Manager at kelly@pitch-force.com.

For event-related assistance or general questions, please contact Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@pitch-force.com.

PitchForce provides a forum for feedback, networking, and investor engagement. Participation is voluntary, and PitchForce does not control or influence feedback provided by panelists. Sessions may be recorded and made public. By participating, you consent to sharing your contact information with investors and being added to our mailing list.

Seed Round Virtual PitchForce
Thursday, November 12 | 3 - 5 PM PDT

About The Event
PitchForce is a high-energy, competition-style platform designed for early-stage startups actively raising capital. Each week, selected founders pitch live to a panel of seasoned investors, receive candid feedback, and build meaningful investor connections that extend beyond the event.

During the session, 6 seed-stage startups will each deliver a 4-minute pitch presentation, followed by a live Q&A with the investor panel and direct, non-rebuttal feedback. Investor judges score each company on a scale of 1–5 (5 being the highest), with top-performing startups recognized at the conclusion of the event.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, PitchForce offers a front-row seat to innovation, fundraising conversations, and real-time investor insights - completely free to attend and watch.

Date & Time
Thursday, Nov 12 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Registration

• Investors / Attendees & Subscribers – Please select your ticket above to register.
  • Please Note: The Investor/Attendee ticket is not a pitching ticket.
• Non-Subscribers interested in pitching – Please Sign Up to learn more and register to pitch.
   

Location
Virtual Event | Zoom Webinar
This PitchForce event will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar. Registered attendees will receive access details and the Zoom link upon registration.
 

Want To Pitch?
Interested in presenting your company at PitchForce? Founders looking to pitch can participate through a PitchForce Subscription, designed to provide access to pitching opportunities, investor exposure, valuable feedback, and meaningful fundraising connections.

For companies or founders interested in pitching, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com.

Questions regarding pitching?
Please contact Kelly McDaniel, PitchForce Manager at kelly@pitch-force.com.

For event-related assistance or general questions, please contact Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@pitch-force.com.

PitchForce provides a forum for feedback, networking, and investor engagement. Participation is voluntary, and PitchForce does not control or influence feedback provided by panelists. Sessions may be recorded and made public. By participating, you consent to sharing your contact information with investors and being added to our mailing list.

Life Sciences COLLECTIVE (Invite Only)
By Ecosystem Venture Group
Tuesday, Dec 15 | 1 - 2 PM PDT

This exclusive community is made up of CEOs and C-Suite executives at Life Science companies, focused on meaningful collaboration, shared learning, and long-term growth.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, Dec 15 from 1 PM to 2 PM PDT

Location:
Online | Invite Only

About this Event:
Life Science Collective is an invitation-only series designed exclusively for Life Science CEOs and startup leaders. These collaboration-focused sessions create a confidential space for peer exchange, strategic alignment, and partnership-building, without investors or service providers in the room. Attendance is managed via calendar invitation to preserve the integrity and focus of the group, ensuring every conversation is CEO-to-CEO.

🚨 Participation is limited and by calendar invite only. Once the session is full, no additional invites will be extended.

For any virtual event assistance or support, please reach out to Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@ecovg.com

About PitchForce:
PitchForce is a fast-paced, high-impact pitch practice forum designed to help founders sharpen their story and delivery. Companies present in a supportive, investor-style environment and receive direct, actionable feedback to strengthen future raises.

Learn more about PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com.
We host impactful virtual and in-person pitch events, connecting innovative startups with engaged investors.

Life Sciences COLLECTIVE (Invite Only)
By Ecosystem Venture Group
Tuesday, Nov 17 | 1 - 2 PM PDT

This exclusive community is made up of CEOs and C-Suite executives at Life Science companies, focused on meaningful collaboration, shared learning, and long-term growth.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, Nov 17 from 1 PM to 2 PM PDT

Location:
Online | Invite Only

About this Event:
Life Science Collective is an invitation-only series designed exclusively for Life Science CEOs and startup leaders. These collaboration-focused sessions create a confidential space for peer exchange, strategic alignment, and partnership-building, without investors or service providers in the room. Attendance is managed via calendar invitation to preserve the integrity and focus of the group, ensuring every conversation is CEO-to-CEO.

🚨 Participation is limited and by calendar invite only. Once the session is full, no additional invites will be extended.

For any virtual event assistance or support, please reach out to Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@ecovg.com

About PitchForce:
PitchForce is a fast-paced, high-impact pitch practice forum designed to help founders sharpen their story and delivery. Companies present in a supportive, investor-style environment and receive direct, actionable feedback to strengthen future raises.

Learn more about PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com.
We host impactful virtual and in-person pitch events, connecting innovative startups with engaged investors.

Life Sciences COLLECTIVE (Invite Only)
By Ecosystem Venture Group
Tuesday, Oct 13 | 1 - 2 PM PDT

This exclusive community is made up of CEOs and C-Suite executives at Life Science companies, focused on meaningful collaboration, shared learning, and long-term growth.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, Oct 13 from 1 PM to 2 PM PDT

Location:
Online | Invite Only

About this Event:
Life Science Collective is an invitation-only series designed exclusively for Life Science CEOs and startup leaders. These collaboration-focused sessions create a confidential space for peer exchange, strategic alignment, and partnership-building, without investors or service providers in the room. Attendance is managed via calendar invitation to preserve the integrity and focus of the group, ensuring every conversation is CEO-to-CEO.

🚨 Participation is limited and by calendar invite only. Once the session is full, no additional invites will be extended.

For any virtual event assistance or support, please reach out to Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@ecovg.com

About PitchForce:
PitchForce is a fast-paced, high-impact pitch practice forum designed to help founders sharpen their story and delivery. Companies present in a supportive, investor-style environment and receive direct, actionable feedback to strengthen future raises.

Learn more about PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com.
We host impactful virtual and in-person pitch events, connecting innovative startups with engaged investors.

PitchForce Seattle Seed Round (In-Person)

Friday, November 13th, 2026
12 PM - 4 PM​​​​​​ Pacific Time 

Venue: Thinkspace Seattle
1700 Westlake Ave N #200,
Seattle, WA 98109
Google Maps Link

About the Event

We’re excited to bring PitchForce Seattle Seed Round, connecting a curated group of promising early-stage companies with active investors looking for their next great investment opportunity.

The event will feature 6 carefully selected startups, each with 4 minutes to pitch, followed by 4 minutes of investor questions and direct feedback from a panel of 5–6 active investor judges. We’ll focus on companies that have demonstrated meaningful traction and are actively raising their Seed rounds.

More than a pitch event, PitchForce is designed to create real investor-founder conversations. Founders get the opportunity to showcase their businesses, receive candid feedback from experienced investors, and build relationships that can continue well beyond the event.

For investors, PitchForce Seattle offers a front-row opportunity to discover emerging companies, hear directly from founders, and get early access to compelling Seed-stage investment opportunities - all within a focused, high-quality setting.

We’re bringing together ambitious founders, engaged investors, and a community built around making the right connections. Come discover the companies shaping what’s next.

Venue Sponsor: Thinkspace Seattle
Thinkspace is a vibrant Seattle community where entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers come together to connect, collaborate, and build what’s next.

More than a workspace, Thinkspace fosters a dynamic ecosystem of ideas, relationships, and opportunities that helps ambitious people and companies turn bold ideas into reality.

Agenda of Events (Pacific Time Zone)
Preliminary Schedule (Subject to Updates)
12:00 PM — Registration & Arrival
1:00 PM — PitchForce Program: Startup Pitches & Investor Feedback
3:00 PM — Networking Hour
4:00 PM — Event Concludes

Who’s in the Room?
This event is designed for:

• Startups (Pre-Seed through Series A) seeking capital, strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investor exposure.
• Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Family Offices looking for curated, high-potential opportunities and direct founder access.

 
Participation is curated to ensure high-quality interactions and meaningful engagement for both founders and investors

For companies or founders interested in pitching, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com and Kelly McDaniel - PitchForce Manager at kelly@pitch-force.com

For event-related assistance or general questions, please contact Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@pitch-force.com.

*Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee a presentation slot at the PitchForce Speed Dating event. Presentation opportunities are limited and are subject to review, screening, and availability. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Only founders who have successfully completed the application and screening process and have received official confirmation from the PitchForce team will be permitted to present or attend in person. Walk-ins, unconfirmed applicants, and unscreened attendees will not be admitted under any circumstances.

*PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. Participation is voluntary. Feedback is provided independently by investors.

EcoVG Masterclass with AI Professor  
From Everyday AI to Agentic Workflows: A Practical Masterclass for Founders & Investors

Join us for an exclusive EcoVG Masterclass with AI Professor, Joshua Stone, focused on “From Everyday AI to Agentic Workflows: A Practical Masterclass for Founders & Investors.” Everyone has been using AI, but few people are running agents and coordinated workflows. So how do you move from individual prompts to organizing agents that help run your business? This practical masterclass will demystify AI agents and show how nontechnical users can identify useful starting points, delegate multi-step work, and build in human review. Through live demonstrations, we’ll explore how to turn a business task into a repeatable AI workflow, and how to choose your first implementation.

The EcoVG Team looks forward to your engagement and participation.

Event Registration: Please click the Zoom Registration Link below to complete the registration form to attend: https://ecovg.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817897513849/WN_wFiQraiSQvO3ezsv7ArvRA

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026
10:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM MT - 11:00 AM PT / Noon MT

Meeting Agenda:
10:00 – Welcome & Introduction
10:15 – EcoVG Masterclass: Beyond the AI Hype: Building a Clear Strategy 
10:50 – FAQ's & Live Q/A: Get Your Questions Answered
11:00 – Closing Remarks

Event Contact:  
If you need any further assistance, please reach us at events@ecovg.com or reach out to Simran Talreja at simran.talreja@ecovg.com and Nikita Singh at nikita@ecovg.com or call Lenin Fernandes at 2067373123.

Subscription Contact:
If you'd like to join the EcoVg Ecosystem, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to registered members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

Powered by Ecosystem Venture Group 

Ecosystem Venture Group provides a forum for connection, feedback, and investment opportunities. Participation is voluntary. By participating, you agree that your contact information may be shared with attending investors. Event registrants may be added to our mailing list.

 Life Science Virtual PitchForce
Thursday, October 15  | 3 - 5 PM PDT
 

About The Event
PitchForce is a high-energy, competition-style platform designed for early-stage startups actively raising capital. Each week, selected founders pitch live to a panel of seasoned investors, receive candid feedback, and build meaningful investor connections that extend beyond the event.

During the session, 6 seed-stage startups will each deliver a 4-minute pitch presentation, followed by a live Q&A with the investor panel and direct, non-rebuttal feedback. Investor judges score each company on a scale of 1–5 (5 being the highest), with top-performing startups recognized at the conclusion of the event.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, PitchForce offers a front-row seat to innovation, fundraising conversations, and real-time investor insights - completely free to attend and watch.

 Date & Time
Thursday, Oct 15 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Registration

• Investors / Attendees & Subscribers – Please select your ticket above to register.
  • Please Note: The Investor/Attendee ticket is not a pitching ticket.
• Non-Subscribers interested in pitching – Please Sign Up to learn more and register to pitch.
   

Location
Virtual Event | Zoom Webinar
This PitchForce event will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar. Registered attendees will receive access details and the Zoom link upon registration.
 

Want To Pitch?
Interested in presenting your company at PitchForce? Founders looking to pitch can participate through a PitchForce Subscription, designed to provide access to pitching opportunities, investor exposure, valuable feedback, and meaningful fundraising connections.

For companies or founders interested in pitching, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com.

Questions regarding pitching?
Please contact Kelly McDaniel, PitchForce Manager at kelly@pitch-force.com.

For event-related assistance or general questions, please contact Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@pitch-force.com.

PitchForce provides a forum for feedback, networking, and investor engagement. Participation is voluntary, and PitchForce does not control or influence feedback provided by panelists. Sessions may be recorded and made public. By participating, you consent to sharing your contact information with investors and being added to our mailing list.